We had a great time at Piano’s NYC for the 18th annual International Pop Overthrow residency. Looking forward to returning next year.

In the meantime, winter woodshedding. See you again in 2019. Imagine that.

The Latest Album: Revisiting Early Themes

Speed the Plough released their 9th album …And Then last December. The recording is available on a wide array of digital and streaming outlets, as well as right here, where you can order a limited edition package that includes photos, complete credits, liner notes by novelist Rick Moody, and a digital download card offering access to high-resolution files of the album.

…And Then includes eight new tracks from Speed the Plough, along with two “bonus” tracks recorded by the original Trypes, “Running On” and “Dark Continents.” STP tracks include a cover of Brian Eno’s “By the River” and an arrangement of the traditional Hungarian folk song “Crossing the Tizsa,” plus six new songs that represent a return to the band’s earlier, simpler, somewhat more psychedelic-folk days.

Produced by John and Toni Baumgartner, the sessions were recorded by Don Sternecker at Mix-O-Lydian Studio in Delaware Water Gap, PA, and by John at his home studio. …And Then was mixed by Don Sternecker at Mix-O-Lydian and mastered by Scott Anthony at Storybook Sound, Maplewood, NJ.

We’d be remiss in not thanking everyone for the lovely reception to our latest album …And Then. The wide-ranging international response was very gratifying and we were very encouraged by the reaction to our bit of unusual packaging. We’re glad that it made it possible to get it to more people.

Here’s a taste of some of the wonderful reviews that greeted the album:

“…And Then is a welcome addition to Speed the Plough’s catalog, a fine example of their endurance, humanity and empathic songwriting.”
– from an AP review that ran in countless outlets including The Washington Post, NY Daily News, Houston Chronicle, London Telegraph, and Toronto Star

“No matter what shape the band takes or what musical avenues they decide to explore, Speed the Plough always deliver the goods.“
– from a review in Jersey Beat, where the album made the Top 20 list for 2017

“…the group displays their musical prowess and keeps the listener on their toes with the variety of sounds they are able to create together.“
– from a review in Imperfect Fifth